How to Draw ... a Woman's FaceFirst, draw an oval shape the size you want the woman's face to be, or a bit smaller. Next, divide it in half horizontally (1), then divide that space in half (2) and that space again in half (3). Finally, divide the oval in half vertically (4). These lines will help you properly proportion the features of the face. They will be erased later.

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side of the vertical center lin(1) into thirds. On the inside marks, draw guidelines down to thelower line (3) and mark them off. On the middle line (2), marnotch on each side of the guidelines in the centre, as shown. Draw rough ears on each side of the head, generally from the top of the eyeline to the noseline or just below.

line, add two small ovals fthe eyes. On the middle widen the notches to become nostrils, and on the bottom line, draw a pair of lips betweenguideline notches. Also, make a notch halfwabetween the top of the head and the eye-line. This will be the hair line.

Remember that your first attempts may look very rough! Dobe afraid to experiment. Test and play. Find pictures of women from women's magazines and cut them out - study the different shapes and features of women from around the world. Changingeye, nose and lip shape and hair styles will dramatically change